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The Devastating Impact of the Bubonic Plague in Medieval Times

The Bubonic Plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, ravaged Western Europe during the late Middle Ages, resulting in over 75 million deaths. Spread through rats carrying infested fleas, the disease caused agonizing swellings and ultimately death, with no known cure in the 1300s. The unsanit

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Fashion and Social Status in the 1300s: Insights from The Canterbury Tales

Explore how the style of dress in the 1300s reflected social status, as portrayed in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. The characters' clothing choices, as described through direct and indirect characterization, provide valuable insights into their personalities, positions in society, and aspirations.

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Contrasting English and French Constitutions circa 1300

France and England's constitutions in the 1300s exhibited notable differences in legal systems, representation structures, and legislative activities. While England had common law and a developed Parliament, France operated under regional customary laws with limited legislative functions and a disti

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